Bukkake Udon (Simple Japanese Cold Noodles Recipe)
Bukkake Udon is a Japanese noodle dish with savory broth and various toppings. Try this easy recipe if you’re in the mood for something tasty yet light!
Looking for easy udon recipes? Try my Chilled Natto Udon Bowl, Miso Udon Carbonara, or Zaru Udon!

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!
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Recipe Ingredients
Youโll need the following ingredients to make this Bukkake Udon:

How To Make Bukkake Udon: STEP BY STEP
Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

Step 1
Prepare toppings.

Step 2
Boil udon noodles in a large pan.

Step 3
Make the sauce.

Step 4
Put the noodles in a serving bowl, pour the sauce, and add toppings.

Here you go! This one is cold bukkake udon, but if you prefer it warm, heat the sauce before serving it over the noodles for a cozy meal. I hope you will enjoy both ways!
How to Eat Bukkake Udon

Break the egg, mix everything, and enjoy with chopsticks! Japanese people like to slurp the noodles for added flavor and to show appreciation for the dish (It’s okay to slurp noodles in Japanese culture).
Variety of Toppings

These are popular toppings for bukkake udon in Japan, and they can help enhance the flavor and add a unique touch to the dish. Feel free to experiment with combinations and find the ones you like best!
- Egg (raw egg, half-boiled egg, or boiled egg)
- Grated fresh ginger
- Green onions (or scallions, chives, spring onions)
- Tempura flakes (bits of fried batter), Tempura
- Daikon oroshi (Grated Japanese radish)
- Sesame seeds
- Lemon
- Wasabi (Japanese horseradish)

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Bukkake Udon – Simple Japanese Cold Noodles Recipe

Equipment
- 1 Medium saucepan, 18 cm/7 inches
- 1 Strainer
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare toppings
- Cook udon noodles: Boil plenty of water (not in the ingredients list) in a medium saucepan, add udon noodles, and cook according to the package instructions. Stir the noodles with chopsticks to separate them while cooking.
- Drain the noodles: Use a strainer and quickly rinse under cold running water to remove the extra starch.
- Prepare sauce: Combin mentsuyu and water in a measuring jar.
- Serve: Put drained udon noodles in a serving bowl, pour the sauce, and add toppings of your choice.
Video

Notes
- Udon noodle cooking time – a couple of minutes for frozen ones and 10 minutes or more for fresh and dried ones.
- This recipe is a cold version but you can heat the sauce before serving it over the noodles for a warm and cozy meal.
- *To adjust the taste of the sauce, you can add more water to thin it out or add less to make it strong to your preference.
Nutrition
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.
Bukkake, guys? SERIOUSLY!?
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Bukkake udon recipe. I understand that the name of the dish may have raised concerns or confusion. However, it’s important to note that ‘bukkake’ in the context of Japanese cuisine refers to a specific style of dish where ingredients are poured over noodles or rice.